Albert E. Sleeper State Park
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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| Location | Lower Peninsula, Huron County, Michigan USA |
| Nearest city | Caseville, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43°58′21″N 83°12′31″W / 43.9725°N 83.20861°WCoordinates: 43°58′21″N 83°12′31″W / 43.9725°N 83.20861°W |
| Area | 723 acres (293 ha) |
| Established | 1925 County Park 1927 Huron State Park 1944 Albert E. Sleeper State Park |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
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Albert E. Sleeper State Park is a 723-acre (2.9 km2) state park in the U.S. state of Michigan. The park is located in Lake Township, near Caseville in Huron County close to the tip of The Thumb of Michigan. The park is named for former Michigan Governor Albert E. Sleeper.
[edit] Facilities and activities
- Swimming: The park features a half-mile beach along Saginaw Bay.
- Hiking: The park offers over four miles of nature trails.
- Mountain biking
- Cross-country skiing
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Camping: Overnight stays may be secured among 226 modern campsites and 13 cabins.
- Metal Detecting: Metal detecting is permitted in designated areas of the park; however, any found items are subject to review by park staff and may be retained pending further investigation.
Sleeper Park brings in approximately $225,000 in camping fees per year and generates an estimated $1 million in economic activity for Huron County.[citation needed]
[edit] External links
- Albert E. Sleeper State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Sleeper State Park Protected Planet (World Database on Protected Areas)
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